Question

Which of the following choices accurately contrasts a categorical syllogism with a conditional syllogism?

An argument constructed as a categorical syllogism uses deductive reasoning whereas an argument constructed as a conditional syllogism uses inductive reasoning.

A categorical syllogism contains two premise statements and one conclusion whereas a conditional syllogism contains one premise statement and one conclusion.

A categorical syllogism argues that A and B are both members of C whereas a conditional syllogism argues that if A is true then B is also true.

An argument constructed as a categorical syllogism is valid whereas an argument constructed as a conditional syllogism is invalid.

Answer 1

The correct option is - A categorical syllogism argues that A and B are both members of C whereas a conditional syllogism argues that if A is true then B is also true.

Step-by-step explanation:

As,

Categorical syllogisms follow an "If A is part of C, then B is part of C" logic.

Conditional syllogisms follow an "If A is true, then B is true" pattern of logic.

So,

The correct option is - A categorical syllogism argues that A and B are both members of C whereas a conditional syllogism argues that if A is true then B is also true.